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I highly recommend the doctors in Richmond BC. http://www.westcoastbariatricsurgery.com/ I had my sleeve done last November (Nov. 14, 2011) with Dr. Sampath. From my first appointment with him until my surgery date it was 5 and a half months. I do believe the wait time to get into this is about a year now. Its an extensive program, TONS of support...and support that will last a lifetime. I can't say enough good things about this program! AND MSP paid for it all. I have been going for followups every 3 months, and after a year postop it will go to every 6 months and then every year. I have lost 105 lbs in less then a year. Amazing results. Excellent support. Can't say enough good things about it!

thanks everyone. Kayte - that's exactly what it feels like! I really don't think I am pregnant (have had some issues in that department) and its not really good timing for that to happen anyhow - only 4 months post op. I will see what happens next week I guess. It seems to have eased up...but it was a good 3 days of horrible pain. And the heating pad seemed to help, aswell as hot baths.

anyone?

I had VSG 4 months ago...prior to surgery I never had regular periods. I lost 42 lbs prior to surgery, and have now lost another 46 lbs, so 88 lbs so far all together. Since surgery I have had regular monthly periods (this is awesome since it has been 10 years or more since it was last regular!), but starting 3 months ago, a week or so before my period, I seem to get horribly sore nipples. Excruciating sore. Heating pad, and hot baths seem to help with the pain. But I was wondering if anyone has experienced this...

early on I had crazy back pain...it was almost like stabbing burning pain in the lower left part of my back. I talked to the doctors, and they all said it has really nothing to do with the surgery, however the way you walk, sleep, getup & down after surgery is different then normal, so your back could be compensating.... I took tylenol pretty steady for my back, and used the heating pad quite often. And also tried to just walk as much as I could to stretch it out, and it helped.

myfitnesspal.com forsure!! it even has a barcode scanner included, where you can scan most foods and u can add it like that...makes it really easy!

yes! when I went home 2 days after surgery I came home 7lbs MORE then I was the morning of surgery!! Its from all the fluids. For me it did come off quickly...within 2 weeks I was down 10lbs from surgery day. (so 17 including those 7 extra...) Don't worry....totally normal!

wow I can't believe you are home 3 hours post op!! amazing! I couldn't even walk or sit up 3 hours post op. I was in the hospital for 2 nights. For the first 2 days I was on clear fluids, and then liquids - Protein drinks, strained Soup, yogurt, popsicles, Jello, cream of wheat....I was on liquids for 2 weeks post op. Just work on getting as much Water & protein as you can the first little while.

I am 4 weeks post op, and have had NO issues at all with any food. I can eat a fair amount before feeling restriction. About 1/2 - 3/4 of a cup. I see posts all the time about people only being able to handle such small amounts of food...it worries me that I am able to handle what seems like so much, and such a short amount of time out... However I am getting 600-800 calories per day...and lost 20lbs in the first 2 weeks, and nothing since... Anyhow, I need to start planning my meals better, and would LOVE some ideas. What are your breakfast/lunch/dinner ideas? Snacks? do you use a Protein drink/bar to replace a meal, or as a snack? If you have time, I would love to see a weekly menu for what you are eating... Any help is appreciated!

Thanks everyone! I guess a stall is a good reminder to make sure you are doing everything right. There are deffinatly some things I can do better. So I will take this time to focus on my Water & Protein AND get on a walking program. Im not weighing until NEXT monday and see what happens.

I lost 42 lbs prior to surgery 2 weeks after surgery I was down another 15 lbs. 3 weeks after surgery I was down another 5 lbs Tomorrow will be 4 weeks after surgery and I am UP almost 1 lb So I guess this is a stall? and is it normal to gain during a stall??? I know I have to do better with my Water forsure. I am getting lots of Protein. But not doing so good with the water. and I know I also need to get better with walking more....I have had a lot of pain, so walking too much hurts.

has anyone experienced incisional hernia? I think I may have one....but I do not have a buldge...just often when I move or turn a certain way, cough, get up from sitting or laying down.... the area around one of my incisions hurts a lot. A tearing/burning/spasm sensation. I am just past 3 weeks post op. Is this something that will go away? Or should I be talking to my surgeon about this? Am I being too impatient, is this normal after surgery?

is it your lower right side? I have PCOS aswell...when I have cysts, they hurt lower down, like period cramps. My pain from my vsg surgery is higer up, above my belly button to my left. I dont think a CT scan will check for leaks...? but im not sure. Glad you dont have a hernia! Im wondering if thats what I might have....hmm...

Thanks so much for all the advice. I have emailed my surgeon to see if there is a list of medications not to take. However this morning, still taking it pretty slow, it feels much better. Im going to try and get some walking in... I hate to complain...but if its not my back hurting, its my 1 incision....can't seem to win. lol Trying to remind myself it was major surgery, and hopefully in a few months things will be all good. Focusing on the positives...I have no problems with swallowing...and able to get in my required amount of Protein & fluids. Now if I can just move easier...things would be GREAT!

I am almost 3 weeks post op. I have been having backpain since surgery pretty much, but over the past few days, it has gotten worse. Im pretty sure I did it to myself by riding in a squishy car for too long of a time.... However, my family doctor is not familiar with the sleeve and what medications are or aren't allowed. Ive been trying to take it easy, use tylenol & heating pad. I saw the surgeon a few days ago and asked him about the back pain, and he said it is not related to the surgery itself...but probably in the different way I am laying, walking, sitting etc....and that it would go away in time. Well I want something to help ease the pain....a muscle relaxor or anti-inflamatory or something...is this okay to take? Any other suggestions?

After surgery and after recovery, just wondering how many calories/carbs/protein we should be aiming for?

hmm Id be interested in knowing how much others can handle. I am just past 2 weeks post op...and I can do 1/2 cup of soft food. Is this normal??

I blend in other things with it. A Vanilla powder & milk with a handful of frozen strawberries or blue berries....you can kinda convince yourself its a milkshake...

I was told nothing heavier then 3lbs...and no lifting for 6-8 weeks. I have a 5 year old...thankfully I dont pick him up much anymore...but he can be very rambunctious...so I made sure to show him my incisions, and owies....so he knows to be gentle around me. And he has been really great!

I had the same thing happen to me. I went and got the extra strength Cold FX 3 day treatment...and it seemed to help. I also let my surgeon know about 4 days before surgery and he said he was not too concerned as long as my cold wasn't just starting, and that my breathing was okay. The day of surgery, I reminded the surgeon & anesthesiologist about my cold, as I was still sniffly. But I was fine. I had a small cough after surgery, Im not sure if that was from my cold, or from the breathing tubes...but the cough really hurt the incisions...but it only lasted a couple of days.

I am 12 days post-op. Things are going good except for 1 incision....it has been oozing a bit, so Ive been changing the dressing on it twice a day. And my family doctor said to put polysporin on it. I see the surgeon on Monday for a 2 week followup. But I was looking at it today, and it looks like a tiny bit in the middle of the incision is OPEN.... its just really small...but its forsure a little hole. Will it heal on its own? Its Saturday now...is this something I should be going to a walkin clinic about? Or can it wait until I see the Surgeon on Monday? Im quite concerned....

when did you stop your birth control? after stopping, it is common to be irregular for a few months. and im sure surgery reaks havoc on our bodies & hormones too.

hmm...my leak test stuff was clear...and thick.... I was given a big cup full, and told to keep taking tiny sips over and over... And I didnt have to drink the whole cup...maybe 1/4 of it. It was gross tasting, but over fast.

I too have no problems sipping, I can actually take normal size drinks...and no nausea. I was sleeved on Nov. 14....so I am still on liquids. But I do wonder if my sleeve was made small enough. The only thing I notice is that if I drink a little too fast, i get a tight feeling. But it goes away.

Those of you that take gas x strips, do you take them when you feel gassy? or before you eat? or every day?